By: Mae Belen L. Putian On 28 November 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) honored Prof. Juancho B. Balatibat as he retired from the University and stepped down as Deputy Director of MCME and Head of the Botanic Gardens Park and Ecotourism Division (BGPED). Prof. Balatibat began his …
On 23 November 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) hosted Maki-Pinta, an engaging art activity led by Forester Angela A. Limpiada, as part of the weeklong celebration commemorating the 114th Anniversary of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR). This special event, held at the Makiling Botanic Gardens Pavilion, …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for November 2024 is the Galamay Amo, scientifically known as Schefflera elliptica (Blume) Harms from the family Araliaceae. This plant is native to East Asia and commonly found hanging on trees in thickets and secondary forests at low elevations. Galamay Amo bears …
The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) proudly announced the promotion of two staff members: University Researcher I Karla Jane P. Gonzalvo and University Extension Specialist II Mae Belen L. Putian. Both took their oaths of office, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys within MCME. For. Karla Jane …
On 22 November 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) hosted Maki-Pasyal, a fun walk activity led by Forester Alexis John Fajardo. This event was a highlight of the weeklong celebration marking the 114th Anniversary of MMFR for it offers FREE Entrance Fee to all visitors from 7-11 AM. …
The aftermath of Typhoon Kristine, which struck on 24 October 2024, left visible damage to the Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT), Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park (MMFR AHP). In response, the Patrol and Monitoring Team (PRU staff) of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) promptly assessed the extent …